Premenstrual dysphoric disorder — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Which eating disorder is associated with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea and lanugo? _____

Answer: Anorexia nervosa

Flashcard 2: People with cluster _____ personality disorders are described as dramatic, emotional, or erratic

Answer: B

Flashcard 3: Treatment for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder includes psychostimulants, antipsychotics, and _____

Answer: CBT

Flashcard 4: The onset of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder symptoms is before age _____

Answer: 10

Flashcard 5: Sexual dysfunction includes _____ disorders, such as anorgasmia and premature ejaculation

Answer: orgasmic

Flashcard 6: Which brain system is primarily responsible for the regulation of sex drive (libido) and emotional behavior?

Answer: Limbic system

Extra: The limbic system (including the amygdala, hippocampus, and cingulate gyrus) regulates emotions and drives. While the hypothalamus controls the physiological aspects of sexual function and hormonal release, the limbic system is key for the behavioral and emotional components.

Flashcard 7: Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for the processing and regulation of emotion?

Answer: Limbic system

Extra: The limbic system is a complex set of structures that includes the amygdala, hippocampus, thalamus, hypothalamus, basal ganglia, and cingulate gyrus. it is involved in motivation, emotion, learning, and memory.

Flashcard 8: What is the timecourse of normal grief and bereavement?

Answer: up to one year

Flashcard 9: How does sexual interest change in the elderly?

Answer: It usually doesnt!

Flashcard 10: What are the characteristics of normal grief and bereavement?

Answer: Shock, denial, guilt, and somatic symptoms. May experience illusions.